Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast Tortillas (Print Version)

Golden tortilla chips tossed in vibrant salsa, crowned with perfectly fried eggs and garnished with fresh cheese, avocado, and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas & Oil

01 - 6 small corn tortillas, cut into triangles
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

→ Salsa

03 - 1 cup store-bought or homemade salsa verde or roja

→ Eggs

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

05 - 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
08 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, radishes, cooked shredded chicken or beans

# How To Make:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
02 - Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium and add salsa. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add crispy tortilla chips to salsa, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chips are well coated but still retain some crunch.
04 - In separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs to preferred doneness. Sunny side up is traditional with whites set and yolks runny. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide salsa-coated chips between two plates. Top each with a fried egg.
06 - Garnish with crumbled cheese, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and drizzle of sour cream. Add any optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its breakfast that eats like a hug, with textures ranging from crispy to creamy in every single bite
  • The secret is getting the chips just right—still holding their crunch while soaked in that vibrant salsa
02 -
  • The moment the chips hit the salsa is when timing becomes everything—too long and you lose the crunch, too short and they are not coated enough
  • Frying your own chips versus using store-bought makes a difference you can absolutely taste in the final dish
03 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying chips or they will steam instead of crisp
  • The residual heat on the chips continues to cook them slightly in the salsa, so pull them a tiny bit earlier than you think
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